Leica M9 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Leica M9: 2009 ; Leica SL (Typ 601): 2015
- Weight: Leica M9: 585 g ; Leica SL (Typ 601): 847 g
- Sensor size: Leica M9: 35.8 x 23.9 mm ; Leica SL (Typ 601): 36 x 24 mm
- Sensor resolution: Leica M9: 5196 x 3464 ; Leica SL (Typ 601): 6000 x 4000
- Battery: Leica M9: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery ; Leica SL (Typ 601): Proprietary lithium-ion battery
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The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Leica M9 | Leica SL (Typ 601) |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | M9 | SL (Typ 601) |
| Year | 2009 | 2015 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 139 x 37 x 80 mm | 147 x 104 x 39 mm |
| Weight | 585 g | 847 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 35.8 x 23.9 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 5196 x 3464 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Crop factor | 1.01 | 1.0 |
| Total megapixels | 18.5 | — |
| Megapixels | — | 24.0 |
| Effective megapixels | 18.0 | — |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 6000 x 4000 |
| ISO | Auto, Pull 80, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500 | Auto, 50-50000 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 4 sec | 60 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Centre weighted | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Shutter priority | No | Yes |
| White balance presets | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | — | 4096x2160 (24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SDHC, Secure Digital | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II support) |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery | Proprietary lithium-ion battery |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | — |